Natural Breathing Treatment

It's that time again. Everyone seems to be getting sick around these parts. In my opinion, the worst thing about dealing with head colds is the congestion. The cold may be gone but the dang congestion that lingers around for weeks on end is enough to make me want to chop off my head. Just before taking to such drastic measures for relief, I'll usually try this home remedy first.

It works powerfully thanks to these factors ~

Eucalyptus oil is a common decongestant and expectorant for inflammations and infections of the upper respiratory tract. It also offers anti-viral and antibacterial properties which help deal with infections.

Rosemary has anti-inflammatory compounds while thyme relaxes the bronchial tubes.

This is the perfect combination for relieving all that stuffiness. And it's inexpensive to boot.

ALERT: You do not ingest this remedy. You breath it in. (Just had to say it!)


Natural Breathing Treatment


You'll Need:

3 cups boiling water
1 TBS dried rosemary
1 TBS dried thyme
10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
kitchen towel

Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Transfer to a glass bowl, measuring cup or what ever else is handy. Add 1 TBS rosemary and 1 TBS thyme. Stir well.

Add ten drops of the Eucalyptus oil. Stir well.

Place your head directly over the steaming bowl of herbs and oil, place a towel over your head to trap the steam in and breath deeply through your nose for a few minutes. Fun patterns of floating herbs will be your view while you wait for the treatment to take effect.

In times past, this treatment has saved me from progressing into a full-blown sinus infection. Thank God for cheap, easy and effective home remedies!

Please note: The ideas shared here are for informational purposes only and do not substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your professional health care provider regarding your unique health concerns.

On occasion I enjoy going to YouTube and searching a keyword to see what it comes up with. I couldn't be more pleased with today's selection. This alone is my motivation to never consider chopping my head off again.

miss A - Breathe

Swift Kick Garlic Remedy

There has been a wicked cold floating around here lately. It comes on slight, then morphs and morphs and morphs until it appears you will never be rid of the cursed thing.

Feeling crummy is not my forte. I whine. I whimper. I wonder if I will ever feel normal again.

I was deeply discouraged the other night and I knew I needed backup support. So I called my friend The Beekeeper. "I have a remedy that works every time, but it's not very popular."

"Give it to me." I replied enthusiastically. If it's losing the popularity contest of remedies that means it's probably nasty. Which in turn means it's got the strength to give this cold a swift kick in the butt. Bring it on.

My cold was going from bad to worse the night before I took the remedy. Within minutes my sinuses began clearing. The next morning I was a different person. The direction of the sickness took at 180 degree turn. She was right, that remedy gave my cold a swift kick in the pants. Thank you Beekeeper for your ever loving compassionate support of this whiny woman.

Swift Kick in the Butt Garlic Remedy
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 TBS honey
(juice, tea, apples used as a chaser)

Place minced garlic in a large spoon, pour honey over it. In one big bite take it all in, chew it up, swallow.

Helpful hints for not gagging:

Hold your nose. Tightly. Don't let go until it's all made it down the chute.

Have a chaser ready. Hot tea, juice, apple slices. Don't skip this part as you prepare the remedy. Foresight is key here.

This remedy is effective thanks to the many sulfur compounds garlic contains, which are the source of its healing properties. Garlic detoxifies the body and enhances immune function while working as an antibiotic and anti-viral throughout the system.*

Please note: The ideas shared here are for informational purposes only and do not substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your professional health care provider regarding your unique health concerns.

*Source: Prescription for Nutritional Healing / Phyllis A. Balch, James F. Balch

For me, being sick is always a reminder to be grateful for my health. Every ounce of health we have is something to be thankful for. This is the first song that popped into my head when remembering what a great gift life is.

Michael Franti and Spearhead - Gloria